Contrast-Induced Nephropathy: A Review Focusing on X-ray and CT Applications and the Iso-Osmolar Controversy

Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Following CT Scan and Its Associated Factors

Background and purpose: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) as a common complication of administration of contrast media (CM) is a major source of hospital morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of CIN after contrast-enhanced CT scan and identifying the related risk factors. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 100 patients att...

Contrast media induced nephropathy: CONTRAST There is an ongoing controversy on the impact of iso- osmolar contrast agents on contrast media induced nephropathy (CIN). The COntrast Media and Neph- roToxicity Following Coronary Revascularization by AngioplaSTy

There is an ongoing controversy on the impact of isoosmolar contrast agents on contrast media induced nephropathy (CIN). The COntrast Media and NephroToxicity Following Coronary Revascularization by AngioplaSTy (CONTRAST) randomized 324 patients with impaired renal function undergoing PCI to receive either the iso-osmolar contrast medium iodixanol 320 (Visipaque ) or the low-osmolar contrast me...

Iso-Osmolar versus Low-Osmolar Contrast Media in Reducing Contrast Induced Nephropathy in Patient with Renal Impairment Undergoing Coronary Angiography

Contrast Induced Nephropathy After Brain and Cervical CT Angiography in Stroke Patients: A Prospective Study

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a major side effect of intravenous iodinated contrast and causes both short- and long-term adverse effects. While diagnostic and interventional procedures of brain ischemia are recently advanced, it is necessary to be cautious about its major side effect. Objectives: To evaluate CIN and its risk factors in neurology patients after brain and cer...

Contrast nephropathy: review focusing on prevention.

Contrast nephropathy (CN) accounts for significant morbidity and mortality. Patients with pre-existing renal insufficiency, especially those with diabetic nephropathy, are at particular risk. Medullary hypoxia due to decreased renal blood flow and direct cytotoxicity contribute to the pathogenesis. Contrast nephropathy is usually defined as an increase in serum creatinine concentration >0.5 mg/...